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POLL QUESTION

Bernie Sanders dominates Democratic fundraising in Maine ahead of presidential primary

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leads Democratic presidential candidates in fundraising from Maine ahead of the March 3 primary, raising nearly $400,000 more than any rival, according to a Bangor Daily News analysis of filings with the Federal Election Commission. Read More

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New mental health practice is first of its kind for Maine’s LGBTQ community

Controversial buzzer-beater lifts Dexter to Class C North boys basketball title

ANALYSIS

Bernie Sanders’ path has echoes of Trump’s 2016 campaign

Caribou tops Ellsworth for second straight ‘B’ North boys basketball title

Trump’s national security adviser disputes intel of Russian election meddling

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Defense, patience help Hermon girls outlast Waterville for B North girls title

‘We Quit’ sign on Family Dollar store in Corinth signals problems

The state got 25 reports about Marissa Kennedy’s family. It didn’t confirm abuse until she died.

The state agency charged with ensuring children’s safety received 25 reports about Marissa Kennedy and her family in the 16 months leading up to her February 2018 murder. But it didn’t confirm her stepfather and mother were abusing her until she was dead. Read More

Police investigating person found dead behind Shaw’s in Bangor

Bangor police said they responded to a call around 12:33 p.m. Saturday after a person was found deceased on the ground in the back parking lot at 353 Main St. in Bangor. Read More

Foreman scores 16 to lead Stony Brook men past UMaine

With the win, the Seawolves run their win streak over the Black Bears to 20 consecutive games. Read More

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Federal drug agents review Milbridge doctor’s narcotic prescribing practices

A Washington County doctor has come under the scrutiny of federal drug enforcement agents because of her history of inappropriate prescriptions of methadone and opioids and failure to keep appropriate records. Read More

From the courtside, pep bands bring life into the arena at tourney time

The special ingredient that gives the basketball tournaments held each February at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor their infectiously positive atmosphere is the horn blowers and drum smashers assembled courtside. Read More

POLL QUESTION

CMP’s Spanish owner wants to ‘move’ past problems, exec says during Maine visit

In the face of mounting criticism of Central Maine Power Co., an executive at the Spanish company that owns CMP said he is pleased with its financial performance and wants to focus on the future. Read More

Virginia family struck by a Valentine’s Day double homicide has Hancock County roots

A family with Hancock County roots is at the center of a Valentine’s Day double homicide in which a teenager allegedly fatally shot his mother and brother, and wounded his father. Read More

GEORGE'S OUTDOOR NEWS

Great Memories of Growing Up in the 50s and 60s

Barbara McGillicuddy Bolton’s book, When They Took Dad Away, published by North Country Press, brought back many of my childhood memories, but not because they took my dad away. Barbara’s dad suffered from mental illness and spent a lot of time in the mental hospital in Augusta. The first time… Read More

BatBnB is coming to Maine

Designed to hold up to 100 bats, the state-of-the-art bat house was recently won by Kennebec Estuary Land Trust in an online competition for nonprofits devoted to bat conservation. Read More

GEORGE'S OUTDOOR NEWS

This wonderful book will make you hungry

Given that I love food and Downeast Maine, when I saw the book title, A Culinary History of Downeast Maine, I quickly ordered a copy. And I’ve got to say author Sharon Joyce did a wonderful job with this book. Sharon starts us off hundreds of years ago with the… Read More

Explained: Sharon Kennedy’s 48-year murder sentence

Ten-year-old Marissa Kennedy clearly experienced torture at the hands of her mother and stepfather before her death in Stockton Springs two years ago, Justice Robert Murray said on Friday as he explained what factored into his decision to sentence her mother to 48 years in prison for her role in the murder. Read More

Read what DHHS knew about Marissa Kennedy’s family before she died

Marissa Kennedy’s mother sentenced to 48 years for girl’s murder

Maine man accused of driving under the influence after Rochester crash

Waldo County jury finds unlicensed contractor guilty of theft

Man showing off gun accidentally shoots himself

EDITORIALS

Pardon the outrage, but Trump has sent a terrible message about corruption

These acts of clemency — particularly for disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was in jail on corruption charges — come at a questionable time and only deepen the well-founded concerns that the president excuses corruption rather than tackling it. Read More

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OPINION

Listen to Roald Dahl on vaccinations: ‘It really is almost a crime to allow your child to go unimmunized’

OPINION

A ban on hydraulic fracturing? No fracking way

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EDITORIALS

Vote no on Question 1. Don’t let preventable diseases make a comeback.

OPINION

A ‘no’ vote on Question 1 will protect vulnerable children like my daughter

OPINION

2020 election is a choice between democracy and Putinism

JEFF SOLARI'S SPORTS CHOWDAH

Will the 0-0 tie against Vermont cost UMaine home ice?

It was a weekend with “must sweep” expectations for University of Maine hockey fans as the Black Bears headed into a home series against a Vermont team that is winless in Hockey East. UMaine set the tone emphatically with a 6-1 thumping on Friday night, but could only manage to… Read More

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UMaine men’s hockey team skates to scoreless tie against Vermont

Central Aroostook girls beat Stearns for C North title

Greenville beats Valley for second straight D girls crown

Machias boys beat Easton to claim D North regional crown

Southern Aroostook beats Deer Isle-Stonington for 3rd straight D North girls title

Camp CaPella readying for annual Polar Dip fundraising event

Mainers are gearing up to strip and expose themselves to the freezing temps of Phillips Lake at this year’s annual Camp CaPella Polar Dip later this month. On Saturday, Feb. 29, the public is invited to Camp CaPella’s 13th annual Polar Dip fundraiser. Proceeds from… Read More

All Saints students in Bangor to be ‘good eggs’ to help Haitian children during Lent

Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce and Husson University sign MBA incentive agreement

Complete the Seats! campaign begins

Winter Harbor Historical Society 125th birthday celebration

February Foraging: Looking ahead – Sweet water!

What it’s like to go ice fishing in Maine

How to ski bike

Flying down the Camden toboggan chute

BANGOR METRO

Why you should head north to the St. John Valley

A pleasure drive through the St. John Valley should not be a rush job. You want to take time to soak up all the history, culture, cuisine, scenery and recreation the region has to offer. Read More